Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Robert Blagojevich Reacts to Jackson Jr. Resignation
What Blagojevich says he does know about, and what he has testified to in both federal court and before a Congressional Ethics Committee, Read »
Blago's Brother Writing A Book
Robert Blagojevich is working on a memoir entitled, How I Survived the Federal Justice System. Read »
Robert Blagojevich Wants His Reputation Back
Blagojevich, brother of the disgraced former governor, escaped his own encounter with federal prosecutors, when the jury hung and the government dropped the charges. But, he complained, he was the target of... Read »
Blago Brother To Testify in Ethics Case
As Rod Blagojevich sits in a Colorado jail for corruption, his brother, Robert, heads to Washington D.C. next month to discuss the corrupted Senate seat. Read »
Blago Brother Wants Say in Jackson Ethics Case
Robert Blagojevich said he has offered up testimony to the U.S. House Committee on Ethics' members about Jesse Jackson Jr.'s alleged wrongdoing. Read »
Despite Rift, Robert Blagojevich Backs His Brother
Acquitted brother says he'd consider testifying. Read »
On the Record: Rob Blagojevich
The brother of Rod Blagojevich says Jesse Jackson Jr. should have been indicted, not him. Read »
Feds Offered Robert Blagojevich a Separate Trial
Ex-gov's brother only hurt prosecution. Read »
Robert Blagojevich: I'm Now Sympathetic to Barry Bonds
Elder brother of Illinois' most-recent felonious governor says government isn't always right. Read »
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Who We're Covering
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Barack Obama
He's in the fight for his political life. Should he lose the 2012 election for the presidency, he'll likely move back to Chicago's Kenwood Neighborhood and instantly become Chicago's biggest celebrity.
Jesse Jackson Jr.
After spending much of the past year and a half out of the public eye Triple J is making a comeback!
Rod Blagojevich
Rascally alchemist transmutes disgrace into fame. Celeb Apprentice buffoon, jail time looms.
Joe Walsh
Tea Party conservative who likes to say no, will have to talk more about his personal life if he wants a second term.
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Jesse Jr. Wants to Serve Prison Time Before Sandi
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Bill Daley Speaks out on Pension Crisis
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Gov. Quinn Watches Game 2 With War Hero
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Raw: Hillary Clinton Speech in Chicago
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Mayor Emanuel Talks Hawks
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McCarthy: We're Making Progress on Crime
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Bill Daley Explores Run for Governor
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Bill Daley To Explore Run For Governor
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Lisa Madigan on Possible Run for Governor
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Emanuel on Governor's Race
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Emanuel on Crime Stats
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Rahm Welcomes Bulls Training Facility To West Side
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Key Democrats Meet To Discuss Pension Plan
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Prosecutors Seek 4-Year Prison Term for JJJ
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Quinn to Madigan, Cullerton: Do Your Jobs
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Student Chefs Serve Up Lunch for Mayor
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Roseland Hospital Gets Temporary, Emergency Reprieve
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City Council Approves More Night Games At Wrigley Field
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New Parking Meter Plan Passes
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Mayor Remarks on Passage of New Parking Deal
Authors
Phil Rogers
Emmy Award-winning reporter with trenchant insight into Chicago's political machinations.
Mary Ann Ahern
WMAQ's Political Reporter since 2006, not afraid of a challenge. Read full bio .
Edward McClelland
Author whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Salon and Slate. Reach him on Twitter using @tedmcclelland.
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